Helping folx navigate a world that was not built for them.
specialties
Therapy for individuals ages 12+ and relationships.
gender-affirming care
Seeing people live their most authentic self is one of the things I'm most passionate about. Maybe you've lived inside a box for so long, because you grew up with rigid gender roles or the expectations others had of you. Maybe it wasn't safe for you to live how you wanted to live.
Gender holds so much of us, and so many people have repressed feelings about their gender for so long because it created a shame based response. Through therapy, our goal is to help you explore your gender identity through shifting from a shame to compassion based response, and unlearning the rigid gender roles and expectations that have been internalized throughout life.
Also, always happy to write letters of support for clients when needed. :)
neurodivergence
Everything feels overwhelming. You are frustrated that you "can't handle" things the way other people can. Your social battery is dying and your friends don't get it. A change in your schedule and your day is ruined. The truth is, the world was not built for neurodivergent people, and it is hard work figuring out how to navigate all of society's demands.
In therapy together, we uncover the internalized beliefs and expectations you have learned about yourself and work towards more self-compassion and undertanding. We can develop some practical strategies for coping & making your life work for you, rather than trying to fit the mold created for you.
identity,
self-worth,
& life transitions
Maybe a major life transition is happening or maybe it's simply a realization, but you've realized your life isn't turning out the way you had wanted it to. You're tired of living life based on everyone else's expectations of you and realizing you can't fit neatly in that box.
In therapy we can work together on navigating life transitions and unpacking internalized beliefs that may have led to lower self-worth so that you can live the life you are wanting to live. Sometimes it's about exploring what you really want out of life, once you've taken others expectations off of you.
relationships & sexuality
You are stuck in the conflict loop. One makes a comment, the other withdraws, the other is triggered, and a fight breaks out. But, what just happened? In relationship therapy, we honor all forms of relationships (couples, polys, platonic, etc!) and find ways to make them work for everyone. Relationship therapy isn't just about communicating better, it's a lot of personal work of realizing what is coming up for yourself and how you can meet your own needs, too.
I also work with individuals on exploring their sexuality or new relationship structures. Sexuality can change throughout life, and therapy with an affirming provider can be a great place to explore and learn more about yourself.